An introduction to Reggae information sheet with some questions for pupils to answer.

This resource is a set of 6 lessons which covers the topic of EDM (Electronic Dance Music). The resource includes 6 PowerPoints and a student booklet. The project is designed to be completed using a DAW in this instance, BandLab but could be easily adapated to whichever programme you use. The assessment of the project is designed to look at how well students have used texture, sounds and structure. Please note that the student booklet is uploaded in Microsoft Publisher and PDF format. Overview: Lesson 1: Introduction to the genre, looking at 3 sub-genres (house, techno, garage). Creating a build. Lesson 2: Creating a drop. Lesson 3: Adding and manipulating vocal samples. Lesson 4: Extending the structure to include additional sections. Lesson 5: Creating the mix out Lesson 6: Assessment

This scheme of work introduces students to the orchestra, its 4 families, layout and the role of the conductor. It is done through the theme of Harry Potter. Students will be 'sorted' into a house (ability based) and will work towards a whole class orchestra style performance of Hedwig's Theme. This unit is aimed at Year 7 students but could be adapted for older year groups. Includes a 7-week lesson plan and a pupil workbooklet which includes written and listening activities along with the sheet music for their performance.

This is a set of 6 lessons to support the delivery of the professional skills for component 2 of the new BTEC music tech award. The resource includes lesson powerpoints, activities and a student template to fill in for each lesson: Lesson 1: Skills audit / time management Includes an overview of the importance of these skills, a skills audit and student challenge to prepare a solo performance which helps them work on a weakness in their audit. Lesson 2: Practice logs Students can complete a log of their rehearsal time in preparation for the performance. Lesson 3: Working with others Sets students the challenge of creating a group performance alongside looking at various scenarios and how they would approach them in the industry. Lesson 4: Sharing work Identifying the different methods artists use to share work alongside the pros and cons of each. Students also complete an activity focused around how to leave useful and professional comments. Students also complete a SWOT analysis on one music streaming platform. Lesson 5: Health and Safety Students look at the potential hazards as a performer, composer, producer and assess their own working spaces. Students will complete an analysis task looking at various images of performance/recording spaces and identify hazards. Students will also look at risk assessments and complete their own for a set scenario. Lesson 6: Finding Resources An online treasure hunt task for students to find a selection of resources.

This bundle coincides with my COmponent 1 genres resources for: Rock and Roll Reggae Britpop African Drumming Film Music It contains a PowerPoint of revision activities for each genre which allows students to create their own resources suitable for the controlled assessment.

This resource includes lesson PowerPoints covering 5 genres for the new BTEC tech award specifcation for first teaching from Sept 2022. The genres are: 1- Rock and Roll 2- Reggae 3- Britpop 4- African Drumming 5- Film Music The resource includes a detailed powerpoint with relevant tasks for each genre along with a 29 page student booklet with activities to complete with the lessons. Please note that the student booklet is uploaded in Microsoft Publisher format and also PDF.

This scheme of work includes an outline/plan for each lesson, powerpoints for each lesson and a student booklet which they can fill in along the way. The project focuses on features of pop music and then goes in depth into learning a performance of Stand By Me where students focus on learning the chord sequence, bass line and vocals. The project then moves onto looking at students composing their own short pop style song looking at writing lyrics, chord sequences and hooks. The powerpoints include starter activities, practical tasks and reflection tasks at 2 assessment points. The student booklet is in Microsoft publisher format.

This resource includes 6 lessons for a vocal skills project aimed at year 7 students. It includes a powerpoint for each lesson and a student workbooklet which is completed throughout each lesson. Overview: Lesson 1: Singing posture, warm ups, I’m A Believer Lesson 2: The Diaphragm, Lean on Me Lesson 3: Head and Chest voice, Lean on Me Lesson 4: Harmony, Dont Stop Believing Lesson 5: Diction, Assessment Rehearsal Lesson 6: Assessment Please note that the workbooklet is in Microsoft publisher and PDF format.

I created these lessons/worksheets to be used at the start of the BTEC course to help students build on their theory skills. The lessons include; Bass clef Time signatures Stems and beaming notes Sharps and flats Semitones and tones Intervals- melodic and harmonic Major scales There are also 3 worksheets to support.

This is a set of 3 powerpoints for use in delivering Component 1 of the BTEC music tech award for EDm, Reggae and Synthpop). The powerpoints contain background information on the genre, stylistic features and practical activities which can be recorded for evidence as part of their written coursework.

This resource features lesson powerpoints for 3 of the genres covered as part of Component 1 Learning Aim A, they are: British Invasion (1960s) Rock (1970s) Britpop (1990s) Each powerpoint includes historical information on the genre, artists, songs, line up, musical features and various tasks to be completed in lesson.

This resource is a Keyboard Skills project, aimed at year 7 students. There is a booklet of 12 ‘keyboard workcards’ which increase in difficulty. Students begin by learning workcard 1 which has 5-finger melodies which gradually develops into reading more challenging rhythms, sharps and flats and C/G major chord. Students work through each card before performing it to the teacher before being allowed to progress onto the next card. The resource also includes ‘skill builders’ which can be used at the start of each lesson and require the whole class to focus on a particular skill and perform it all together . These include reading/playing rhythms correctly, playing sharp and flat notes and chord sequences. The resource has a student booklet (please note this is in Microsoft Publisher and PDF format) and a set of PowerPoints for each lesson.

This is a series of 8 lessons based around Film Music and also includes two assessments which can be used at the half way and end point of the project. The lessons have been designed to be used and delivered for those not in a music classroom without access to computers or instruments. Aimed at yr9 students.

This resource includes PowerPoints to deliver a film music project. It also includes a student workbooklet with activities to complete alongside and a couple of extra practical activities to use at the end of the project. Overview: Lesson 1- Using the musical elements to describe music Lesson 2- DIegetic and non-diegetic sound Lesson 3- The Leitmotif Lesson 4- Assessment Lesson 5- Animation Lesson 6- Horror Conventions Lesson 7- Horror composition Please note that the student booklet is uploaded in Microsoft publisher format and also PDF.

This resource is a scheme of work focusing on the British Invasion and the life of The Beatles. It has been designed for delivery in a non-music classroom without access to instruments/computers. It includes: 11 lessons each with a PowerPoint A student workbooklet A mid point assessment/answers A final assessment/answers

This is a scheme of work for year 7 students based around rhythm and notation. It is designed for non music classroom teaching without access to instruments or computers. This bundle consists of- 8 lessons worksheets a student workbooklet 2 assessments- one to be done halfway and one at the end of the project

This resource includes a set of 5 lessons on Jazz- it looks at the history and development of Jazz from the Blues and focuses on the key aspects of jazz including the 12 bar blues, walking bass line, blues scale and improvisation. The 5th lessons focuses on allowing students to reflect on their learning about the genre by creating a podcast which shares their knowledge. This task could be extended into an additional lesson if required. There are 5 powerpoints to accompany each lesson with a range of written and practical tasks- these match up with a student booklet for them to complete activities in. Please note that the student booklet is in Microsoft Publisher and PDF format. Overview: Lesson 1- The 12 bar blues Lesson 2- Walking bass line Lesson 3- 12 bar blues and bass line together Lesson 4- Improvising with the voice and the blues scale Lesson 5- Podcast

This resource includes a set of 5 lessons aimed at Year 8 for learning to play the ukulele. It includes a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson and a student booklet which includes starter activities for each lesson along with the resources required. Please note that the student booklet is available in Microsoft Publisher and PDF format. Overview: Lesson 1: Introduction and C and F Major chord Lesson 2: G Major chord, Iko Iko, Rockin’ All Over The World Lesson 3: 4-chord songs, Mustang Sally Lesson 4: Melody picking, I’m Yours Lesson 5: Assessment

A short, simple Reggae style piece displayed using a grid- great resource for getting lower ability students to perform music in a reggae style. Incldues a simple melody line, off-beat chords and a bass line.